Bill Text: TX HR2140 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing May 21 to 27, 2011, as National Safe Boating Week.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-01 - Reported enrolled [HR2140 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR2140-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2140

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, National Safe Boating Week is being observed from
May 21 to 27, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Recreational boating, including fishing and water
skiing, is an immensely popular summer sport among Texans, and
waterways can quickly become crowded, resulting in confusion,
unforeseen risks, and, too often, tragedy; and
WHEREAS, According to the National Safe Boating Council,
about 700 people die each year in boating-related accidents in the
United States, and nearly 70 percent of these fatalities are caused
by drowning; the vast majority of accidents occur because of human
error or poor judgment and can be easily prevented; and
WHEREAS, Statistics have shown that 84 percent of those who
drowned in boating mishaps were not wearing a life jacket; although
many boaters stow life jackets on board, there is rarely enough time
to properly employ one in the event of an accident; in an effort to
increase people's willingness to wear this essential piece of
safety equipment, modern life jackets have been designed to be
smaller, lighter, and more comfortable; and
WHEREAS, Boating accidents happen regardless of one's level
of experience, and wearing a life jacket is the most effective way
to prevent drowning for veteran and novice boaters alike; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 21 to 27, 2011, as National Safe
Boating Week and encourage Texans to wear life jackets at all times
while on the water.
Smith of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2140 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House